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The 10 Tastings of Lyon
- 3 hours
- Food Tours
- Lyon
Choose one of 2 locals available
Experience hosted by Mina-Louise & Caroline
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- Lyon, France
- Category
- Food Tours
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Transport mode
- Walking tour
- Available languages
- English, Français, Norsk
- Included
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- Private Guide
- 10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
- Vegetarian Options Available
- All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
- Excluded
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- Entrance to attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
- Can be 100% customized to your food wishes
- Taste the best of the French cuisine
- Try classic Saint-Marcellin cheese & bugnes Lyonnaises at real local hotspots
- 10 local tastings
- Stop to see highlights of the city along the way
- It’s not just food; it’s local culture
What you can expect
Fall in love with the flavorful French cuisine on this delicious food tour in Lyon! Enjoy a selection of 10 food and drink tastings hand-picked by your foodie local host, just for you and spread over at least 3 different local spots. From yummy must-tries like Saint-Marcellin cheese to unique dishes typical of the city such as bugnes Lyonnaises; you’re in for a treat, so bring your appetite.
This culinary tour in Lyon is a cultural journey that takes you further than the food you’ll eat. As you enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory, sweet as well as drinks, you’ll also discover the city and its highlights. Stop to admire the les Halles de Paul Baucuse, Place des Jacobins , and Hôtel de Ville de Lyon and hear about their local relevance from your host as you hop from one food hot spot to the other - what can be better than that?
Want to know what this food tour has in store for you? Your local foodie has you covered! And because sharing is caring, you and your group will get to try bites of famous dishes. Each of the hosts has carefully selected the tastings you’ll enjoy during this food tour. All of them passionate about food and their city, know the best spots to get the most authentic and typical bites. Pick your host according to your interests and you’ll be a part of a unique and flavorful experience catered to your taste buds.
Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know! The foodie locals are ready to take you on the best food tour in Lyon. All you have to do is check out their profiles and pick your favorite local for a delicious culinary experience. This Lyon food tour can be 100% personalized to match your diet and allergies.
Choose your local
Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
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Mina-Louise
Norwegian in Lyon
5.03 reviewsEnglish・Norsk・Français -
Caroline
The bubbly and passionate licensed tour guide
5.02 reviewsEnglish・Français
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
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Meeting point
Meet at at Chocolatier Sève inside les Halles de Lyon - Lyon to start your journey
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Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
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10 Tastings
This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer! -
The Classics
A food tour in Lyon would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Saint-Marcellin cheese and bugnes Lyonnaises and taste them in their true local flavor! -
Locals’ Favorites
Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Lyon picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much! -
Typical Drinks
With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer -
City Highlights
This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Lyon. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu! -
Vegetarian Alternative
Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know! -
Special Diet or Allergies?
If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience -
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
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Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
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Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
ronsheltonmd
(About local )
1 February 2025
I learned so much and enjoyed walking in Lyon and Vieux Lyon tasting local food which we purchased and Mina-Louise had already purchased in preparation of my private tour and had in her picnic basket. Delicious food and unique to Lyon. I would recommend this tour.
Thank you Mina-Louise !Mina-Louise is a great guide
Sandra🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 June 2024
We had an enjoyable time with Mina as she walked us to a variety of spots around Lyon, told us a bit of history and offered us tastings of food and drink along the way. Beautiful views of the city and yummy food and wine. She also had an offering for our kids who don’t drink wine. It was an enjoyable 3 hours! Thanks, Mina!Fun experience for our family
Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
15 August 2023
We loved our tour with Caroline. Not only were all the things we tasted delicious but we learned a lot about the history and culture of Lyon thanks to Caroline’s impressive knowledge. We would not hesitate to recommend this to others.Lyon food tour
Candace
(About local )
10 January 2025
This experience was perfectly amazing!! Small and intimate. I enjoyed going to the local market and having the opportunity to buy from local vendors. Joelle is a great teacher and the rooftop views will make your experience unforgettable.Unforgettable Lunch
Amanda
(About local )
12 December 2024
A wonderful and memorable experience!Amanda_M, Oct 2024I have been traveling through France with a friend and we decided to take a cooking class while we were in Lyon. Joël was wonderful, inviting us into her home and sharing the most amazing meal with us. We could tell she really enjoys these occasions and is happy to be hospitable. It was a great opportunity to experience French culture and food a little more deeply and try something that we might not find in the average patisserie or restaurant. We highly recommend the experience.
Read more about - Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class in Lyon - https://www.viator.com/tours/Lyon/Croix-Rousse-Market-Tour-and-Cooking-Class-on-Beautiful-Rooftop/d829-75909P983?mcid=56757A wonderful and memorable experience!
Karen
(About local )
2 December 2024
What a fabulous day we’ve had with Joelle!!
Inviting us into her home, taking us shopping with the locals at the fresh produce market just down the street, expertly guiding us to create a fabulous meal and then sitting down together on the rooftop balcony with amazing views of Lyon to enjoy the beautiful food, it was truly a wonderful experience! Highly recommended.Must Do Food Experience In Lyon
Marybeth
(About local )
2 December 2024
Chef Joelle lead the class beautifully with excellent recipes. Her direction was light and fun. I met another couple from Australia who were great fun. We enjoyed our lunch on her rooftop terrace overlooking the city of Lyon. A wonderful memory!Rooftop Cooking Class
Gina
(About local )
16 November 2024
Exploring the market with Joelle was something we really enjoyed. She explained all of the steps well to making a full, delicious meal. She was excellent at involving everyone in the preparations. Joelle was so welcoming and we enjoyed the view and meeting her husband. Her English was very clear and we had no trouble communicating!The perfect culinary experience!
Jayne🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
7 November 2024
Elisabetta gave us a great introduction to Lyon.
She explained particularly well the history and showed us places we would never have found by ourselves. It was a great way to start the trip.
We were then able to explore Lyon far better informed
I thoroughly recommend this as an option for people who have never visited Lyon as the history and town are quite complicated.
She is an excellent guideExcellent guide
Lori
(About local )
26 October 2024
Joelle was wonderful! We had a great tour of the outdoor market and several of her favorite shops, then enjoyed preparing a delicious meal on her beautiful terrace overlooking the city of Lyon. We will never forget it- especially since we took copies of the recipes home :-)Food love In Lyon
Ann
(About local )
26 October 2024
This was a wonderful experience. Joelie was an excellent guide through the market, and a wonderful teacher. This was so much fun, and the meal we cooked was delicious.
I highly recommend this!A highlight of our time in Lyon
Keri
(About local )
22 October 2024
Wonderful experience/-the market visit was amazing, Joelle and Philippe were warm and welcoming hosts, the cooking lessons were fun and informative, and lunch on the terrace was lovely.Delicious afternoon
Irene
(About local )
17 October 2024
Joëlle is wonderful and patient teacher. Delicious food and an interesting walk on the market near her house. We have had a great time at her apartment!French food at its best
PeeGee🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
22 August 2024
We spent a very pleasant & informative morning with Elisabetta. I’m quite sure that most things she showed us we could never have dreamt of finding on our own. Elisabetta is also an extremely friendly person, so we felt like we were doing the tour with a good friend. A very knowledgeable lady
Rafael🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 July 2024
We had a great time with Elisabetta in Lyon. She was very knowledgeable and professional and she showed us details and hidden places in the city. Our visit to Lyon would not have been the same without her. We definitely recommend her services. Great tour guide!
Andrew
(About local )
4 July 2024
Elisabetta was extremely warm, helpful, and an expert in Lyon history and culture. We had a fantastic time walking through Vieux Lyon, and we feel like we’re coming away with a richer understanding of Lyon’s development from Ancient Rome through the modern renovation of Vieux Lyon in the 1960s through today. We also stopped by numerous traboules, food and artisan shops, and monuments across history. We highly recommend Elisabetta for anyone visiting Lyon. Friendly, very knowledeable guide
ken🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 June 2024
Caroline is simply the best tour guide I’ve ever had. Please understand that I not only used to be a tour guide decades ago but I’ve hired numerous guides over the years, so I don’t say this lightly. She is the most professional, knowledgeable, and collegial person I’ve had the pleasure to tour with. Perfect
Andrew🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 April 2024
We has a magnificent tour with Elisabetta. She and I corresponded several times before my arrival in Lyon to help set expectations for the tour (three-hour orientation on our first day in Lyon) and get advice about restaurants, must-see attractions and museums. She connected with us about 24-hours before the tour to re-confirm the plans… and met us right on time. Elisabetta shared great information about Lyon’s history, culture, arts and dining and wine scene— incredibly useful information that helped recalibrate the itinerary for our remaining five days in the city. And when the tour was done she sent detailed notes about what we visited along with ideas for further exploration on our own… AND she invited us to reach out to her with any questions that came up during our stay in Lyon. Elisabetta is a tour professional at the top of her game— and a genuinely warm and kind person to spend time with. Extraordinary tour
Derek🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
11 January 2024
If you're looking for a unique experience and perspective of Lyon, then I highly recommend a tour with Elisabetta. She went out of her way to show me the gems of Lyon and catered the tour to my wishes. She is highly knowledgeable about the history of Lyon and its culture. It was a wonderful experience that I will remember for a long time.Elisabetta's Unique Lyon Tour Experience
Giovanni🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
9 December 2023
Massima disponibilità nell’accoglienza ed ottima presentazione dei siti visitati. Siamo molto soddisfatti di Elisabetta.Eccellente
Håvard🇳🇴 Norway
(About local )
9 October 2023
We loved our tour with Mina, we had a great time and saw unique sights and learned fun facts and history. Great attention to detail. She was easy to make plans with and we got along great, she had a pleasant and uplifting mood.
It was a memorable tour, and she tailored it to our interests, was quick on her feet, fun, and accommodating.
We highly recommend a tour with Mina Knowledgeable, precise and attentive.
Sammy
(About local )
11 September 2023
Our three and a half hours with Elisabetta were a treat. Full of keen insights, too many "gems" we would never have found on our own and an enjoyable interaction throughout. The only reason we don't rate it a 10 relates to the abnormally hot weather which I suspect is beyond her control. Thanks to both Elisabetta and WithLocals.Hidden Gems, Indeed!
Olivia🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 September 2023
We had a great time with Elisabetta and learned so much about Lyon’s history. We explored the old town and many nice spots we wouldn’t have found ourselves.
We had our 2 children with us and she made the tour enjoyable for them with illustrated historical cards without it taking away at all from our experience. We loved the cards too.
She gave us many recommendations after the tour for a variety of good places to eat, drink, etc.
Happy we booked with Elisabetta. Wonderful Tour!
Ojas🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 May 2023
We had an excellent tour with Elisabetta. I had notified her only the day before that we had already had 2 walking tours of Lyon and asked if she could modify our itinerary to reduce duplication. In spite of the short notice, she brought a list of suggestions and we selected new experiences, though to be fair we did walk past some previously seen monuments which she told us new information about! Elisabetta was very relaxed, pleasant and knowledgeable. Even though we had some slower members of our party, she did not rush the experience and even spent extra time with us to make sure we had a good experience without any mention of money or tip! Needless to say we tipped extra. Highly recommend this tour with Elisabetta. I believe she also has a food tour and if its as good as the confection shop she showed us on our tour, I'm sure that would be memorable!Fantastic Lyon Tour with Elisabetta
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